Disneyland Park

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim California. This is the only park to have been built under Walt Disney's supervision. Originally it was only one park and called Disneyland but as expansions began to happen in the 1990s it's name was changed to Disneyland Park. The castle at Disneyland is Aurora's Castle. Disneyland has 8 areas: Main Street USA, Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Frontierland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, and Tomorrowland.

Main Street USA

Disneyland Railroad- Main Street USA- an opening day attraction, hop aboard the Disneyland Railroad for a ride around the park

Main Street Vehicles- catch a ride to the castle or back down Main Street USA in classic vehicles

The Disney Gallery- view art work from various Disney parks and movies, the selection changes seasonally

The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln- listen to Mr. Lincoln tell about the past, present, and possibly future, this was created as part of the 1964 World Fair and was moved to the park in 1965

Main Street Cinema- an original attraction, stop in and see some class Disney cartoons including: Steamboat Willie, Plane Crazy, The Moose Hunt, Traffic Troubles, The Dognapper, and Mickey's Polo Team

Adventureland

Enchanted Tikki Room- this is a 15 minute indoor show, this attraction opened in 1963 and is great for all ages. This is a bit different from Disney World's Enchanted Tikki Room, this is more like the classic attraction. There is an interactive que outside the theater.

Tarzan's Treehouse- this attraction starts with you climbing over a tree stump then crossing a bridge to see Tarzan's treehouse. You learn about his jungle upbringing and then their in a fun area at the base of the tree for the little ones. There is no height requirement.

Jungle Cruise- this is an original ride from the park's opening in 1955, climb aboard a boat for some jungle exploration, the crew members will tell some jokes along the way! The ride does not move too fast and is great for all ages.

Indiana Jones Adventure- this attraction has a height requirement of 46 inches or higher, you board a 12 person troop transport for a fast paced ride. Fastpasses are available for this attraction

New Orleans Square

Disneyland Railroad- New Orleans Square- a stop on the Disneyland Railroad

Haunted Manion- climb into a Doom Buggy and explore the Haunted Mansion, this ride closes for a short time in August/September to prepare the Halloween version of the ride, Fastpass is available

Pirates of Caribbean- take an indoor boat ride to see pirates in the Caribbean, this is a 15 minute ride and look to see if you can spot Captain Jack Sparrow a few times during the ride

Frontierland

Big Thunder Mountain- "this ride has a 40 inche height requirement, The Wildest Ride In the West", this is a rollercoaster, this ride has Fastpass and ride switch

Big Thunder Ranch- petting area, this will be closing in 2015 to make way for Star Wars Land

Mark Twain River Boat- sail around the Rivers of America on this slow moving boat, an opening day attraction

Sailing Ship Columbia- board the 110 foot long Colombia, it follows the same path as the Mark Twain River Boat

Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer's Island- take a raft over to Tom Sawyer's Island and explore the Pirates Lair

Frontierland Shootin Exposition- play some indoor shooting games

critter country

Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes- a 20 person canoe ride along the Rivers of America. This attraction runs early in the day and is only open seasonally. You pass by several landmarks including: a rustic cabin, Native American village, beavers working on a dam, a moose eating lunch, the Hauntd Mansion, skunk staring at raccoons, mountain lions laying in the run, an ospery guarding its nest, and the Disneyland Railroad.

Splash Mountain- height requirement of 40 inches, this is a log ride and you will get wet. This is a single row log unlike the two person wide log at Disney World. Follow Brier Fox and Bear as they try and catch Brier Rabbit.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- ride great for everyone, travel through the Hundred Acre Woods in a beehive, this ride lasts about 4 minutes.

Fantasyland

Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough- walk through Sleeping Beauty's Castle and see scenes from the movie, if your unable to climb stairs ask a cast member to see a movie featuring the scenes upstairs.

Matterhorn Bobsleds- this ride has a height requirement of 42 inches, this is a rollercoaster that is indoor and outdoor with a little bit of water thrown in, there is a single rider line for this ride

Alice In Wonderland- hop on a caterpillar and follow the White Rabbit into Wonderland, this ride is exclusive to Disneyland Park! This is slow moving and there is not height requirement.

Storybook Land Canal Boats- an original ride, climb into a boat and float through Storybook Land and see miniture versions of Disney classics

Casey Jr Circus Train- this is an orignal attraction from the opening day, ride Casey Jr to see mini versions of places in Disney movies, this ride is great for all ages and is slow moving

Mad Tea Party- another original ride, spin around in the Mad Hatters teacups, you can choose to make them spin fast or slow

Dumbo The Flying Elephant- ride on Dumbo to get a view of Fantasyland and the rest of the park, there is no height requirement, this is another orginal ride

King Arthur Carrousel- ride the carrousel in Fantasyland, an original ride

Snow White's Scary Adventure- an opening day attraction, take a 2 minute tour of Snow White's adventure, some parts may be scary for little ones

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride- this is an original ride, go along with Mr. Toad on a wild ride in a 2 person buggy, this ride is exclusive to Disneylad Park since the Disney World version closed

Peter Pan's Flight- climb into a pirate ship and fly over London and Neverland to see important scenes from Peter Pan, this ride is slow moving and inside. this is also an original ride

"It's A Small World"- listen to dolls from around the world sing It's A Small World, this ride in mainly indoors and is slow moving, this ride was created for the 1964-1965 World Fair

Pinnochio's Wild Journey- board a wood carvers cart and travel through Pinnochio's story